John Horgan enters the Government House ballroom. Horgan was sworn in as B.C.’s new premier and the new cabinet positions were announced at Government House in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

What to expect in the B.C. NDP’s throne speech

Black Press Legislative reporter Tom Fletcher speaks to the B.C. NDP unveiling their first throne speech since taking over as the government following their alliance with the B.C. Green Party.

Change is in the air.

The B.C. NDP’s first throne speech since the late 1990’s takes place today and Black Press Legislative reporter Tom Fletcher speaks to the changes that could be coming to B.C. under the new minority government formed with the B.C. Green Party.

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